Dell launches eco-friendly desktop

Let it not be said that Dell doesn't know how to hop on a bandwagon. To wit, the company's new OptiPlex 755 desktop, which aims to make bedfellows out of energy efficiency and the tried-and-true cheapo desktop PC. The new desktop will sport both of the most sought-after eco-friendly stickers on its case--compliance with the EPA's Energy Star 4.0 and a Gold rating from the Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)--leading Dell to believe that this tower will be the "world's most manageable, energy efficient commercial desktop ever." Under the hood you'll find Intel's new Core 2 Duo with vPro technology (the new hotness, natch), a 256MB ATI Radeon HD 2400 graphics card and up to 8GB of RAM. The Optiplex 755 is available now as a desktop, mini-tower and mini PC, all starting at the low price of $642. 

For more on the new green-friendly desktop:
- see this press release